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Former Swiftwater Student Saves Life
Branden Stevens, a former swiftwater student, was involved in a dramatic rescue on the Tounge River this winter. His efforts in the ice covered river saved the life of the occupant of this car. Branden said “I JUST WANT TO SAY THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE TRAINING THAT YOU PROVIDED! Without it, the patient would…
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Kent Ford Interview
This December the Whitewater Rescue Institute had the opportunity to speak with filmmaker and river legend, Kent Ford. Kent talked about the making of his video “Whitewater Self Defense,” and gave us some tips on how to stay safe on the river. You can purchase Kent’s video at the WRI store at www.whitewaterrescue.com or visit Performance Video…
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History of Whitewater Kayaking
Here is a great video on the history of whitewater kayaking.
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Video of Whitewater Rescue in Maryland
ABC news profiled this Swiftwater Rescue that took place just outside of Washington D.C. Cabin John Swiftwater Rescue
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Pacuare River Class Site
We are looking forward to our February course in Costa Rica. Aerie Backcountry Medicine and the Whitewater Rescue Institute are teaming up to offer a unique course combining wilderness first aid and swiftwater rescue. Nestled deep in the Pacuare River gorge is “El Nido del Tigre,” the site of our Feb. 25-27 course. This beautiful location offers our students…
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A Lost Companion
By now the flowers have wilted, and perhaps, floated away—downstream—mingling with the rocks and sand of the high Rockies. They were temporary, not meant to last. We put them there to remember Justin. We had walked up river, from Radium, not twenty-four hours after Justin had been there. Not twenty-four hours after Justin had left…